Explore the Family Name Duh
The meaning of Duh
1. Slovenian and Croatian: nickname from duh ‘spirit, ghost’. 2. Chinese: variant of Du.
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How common is the last name Duh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Duh" has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 51,583rd in popularity and increased to the 50,564th position in 2010, representing a change of approximately 1.98%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also saw growth, from 379 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, marking an approximate increase of 8.97%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.14 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #50,564 | 1.98% |
| Count | 379 | 413 | 8.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duh
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Duh", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 4.55%, making up 35.59% of those with the surname in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or Black also saw increases, with changes of 18.16% and 22.08% respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased by 3.37%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, a change from the small percentages noted in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.62% | 52.78% | -3.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.04% | 35.59% | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 4.36% | 18.16% |
| Black | 3.17% | 3.87% | 22.08% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |